Milliken, CO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milliken: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milliken and Weld County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Weld County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 7.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Weld County compares with Colorado
Weld County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Weld County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Weld County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 21.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Weld County sits below Colorado on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Milliken: I-25 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Milliken.
Overview
Police reported 2,554 crashes involving commercial trucks in Weld County since 2015: 1,008 people were injured and 198 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Milliken had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Weld County numbers.
55% of truck crash reports in Weld County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 43.5% across Colorado.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 14.8% in Colorado.
Where crashes happen
I-25 leads within 10 miles of Milliken with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-85 (4), SR-60 (3) and US-34 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 53 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.8% in Colorado.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (17% of them).
They recorded 6.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 7.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Milliken fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Weld County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Colorado.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Weld County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-25 | 6 |
| US-85 | 4 |
| SR-60 | 3 |
| US-34 | 3 |
| CR-54 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| 35th Ave | 1 |
| 47th Ave | 1 |
| CR-13 | 1 |
| CR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Weld County) |
|---|---|
| I25 At Mp 250 | 13 |
| Hwy 85 At Mp 238 | 13 |
| I 25 At Mp 252 | 11 |
| Hwy 34 At Cr 49 | 10 |
| Hwy 85 At Cr 44 | 9 |
| Hwy 85 At Cr 8 | 9 |
| I 25 At Mp 249 | 9 |
| Hwy 34 At Mp 99 | 8 |
Milliken at a glance
| Population | 9,102 |
| Land area | 13.0 sq mi |
| Density | 698 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 80543) | $104,574 |
| Median home value (ZIP 80543) | $412,844 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Weld County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 83 | — | 6.1 |
| 2000s | 140 | +68% | 7.3 |
| 2010s | 200 | +43% | 10.7 |
| 2020s | 215 | +7% | 13.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 83 to 215. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 16.0 a year in 2016–19 and 13.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Milliken
How many truck crashes happen in Milliken?
Since 2015, 2,554 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Weld County (1,008 injured, 198 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Milliken?
Since 2015, I-25 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Milliken: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Milliken?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Weld County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Milliken?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Weld County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Milliken compared with Colorado?
Per 100,000 residents, Weld County has 59.3 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Milliken?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.